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This latest edition continues the tradition of excellence of previous editions with comprehensive, authoritative coverage of rheumatic disease from basic scientific principles to practical points of clinical management. Internationally renowned authors deliver essential information on the definition of a disease, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and disease management. A consistent style and lavishly illustrated full-color format presents you with comprehensive clinical and scientific information in a lucid, logical, user-friendly manner. A must have for all practitioners in the field!
List of contents
Section 1: The Scientific Basis of Rheumatic Disease
Epidemiologic Concepts and Classification of Rheumatology
Principles of Outcome Assessment
The Worldwide Economic and Functional Impact of Rheumatic Disorders and Pharmaconomics
Principles of Health Economics and Application to Rheumatic Disorders and Pharmaconomics
The Musculoskeletal System and Joint Physiology
Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Spine
Biomechanics of Peripheral Joints
The Synovium
Articular cartilage
Bone Structure and Function
Molecular Biology
Signal Transduction
Genetic Factors in rheumatic disease
Principles of adaptive immunity
Principles of Innate Immunity
Tissue Destruction and Repair
Neuropeptides, Free Radicals and Inflammation
Scientific Basis of Pain
Pharmacogenomics
Section 2: Evaluation: Signs and Symptoms
History and Physical Examination
Pattern Recognition Arthritis
Laboratory Tests in Rheumatic Disorders
Synovial Fluid Analysis
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Skin and Rheumatic Disease
The Eye and Rheumatic disease
The Heart in Rheumatic Disease
The Lung in Rheumatic Disease
Gastrointestinal Tract and Rheumatic Disease
The Kidney and Rheumatic Diseases
Section 3: Evaluation Imaging Techniques
Conventional Radiography and CT
MRI
Ultrasound
DXA and Measurement of Bone
Section 4: Principles of Management
Health Promotion and Patient Education for People with Arthritis
Nutrition
Principles of Opiate Management
NSAIDS
Systemic Corticosterioids in Rheumatology
Aspiration and Injection of Joints
Antimalarials and Gold
Sulfasalazine
Methotrexate
Leflunomide
ImmunosuppressivesB
